The minute men, American Revolutionary War soldiers so named for their willingness to fight at a moment's notice, reflected

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(Choice A) the tendency of American colonial leaders to overestimate the abilities of its army, who were never really ready in a minute.
A
the tendency of American colonial leaders to overestimate the abilities of its army, who were never really ready in a minute.
(Choice B) colonial leaders' preference for local and state militias over a standing army in times of peace, as codified in the Articles of Confederation.
B
colonial leaders' preference for local and state militias over a standing army in times of peace, as codified in the Articles of Confederation.
(Choice C) the superior military training and organization of the American army compared to the British army, whose Redcoats were notoriously poor shots.
C
the superior military training and organization of the American army compared to the British army, whose Redcoats were notoriously poor shots.

Answer 1

The best choice that reflects the context of the Minutemen during the American Revolutionary War is:

(Choice B) colonial leaders' preference for local and state militias over a standing army in times of peace, as codified in the Articles of Confederation.

This choice accurately highlights the reliance on local militias and the significance of the Minutemen in responding quickly to threats, as opposed to a standing army. Choices A and C do not capture the essence of why Minutemen were formed and their role in the Revolutionary War.